Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Learning Procedure
- Start the engine and carry out the warm-up for the engine coolant temperature to reach 80Β° C (176Β° F) or more.
- When the engine coolant temperature is 80Β° C (176Β° F) or more, the warm-up is not needed if the ignition switch is in "ON" position once.
- Place the ignition switch in "LOCK" (OFF) position and stop the engine.
- After 10 seconds or more, start the engine again.
- For 10 minutes, carry out the idling under the condition shown below and then confirm the engine has the normal idling.
- Transaxle: Neutral
- Operation in ignition-related, fan and attachments: Not to be operated
- Engine coolant temperature: 80Β° C (176Β° F) or moreNOTE: When the engine stalls during the idling, check the dirtiness (on the throttle valve) of the throttle body and then perform the service from Procedure 1 again.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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